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24°C

24°C is the first EP by South Korean singer and songwriter Lee Hi, released on May 30, 2019, through YG Entertainment.[2] It is Lee's first release since her three-year hiatus following the release of her studio album in 2016. The EP features the lead single "No One" (누구없소).[3] It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.[4]

24°C
Digital cover
EP by
Lee Hi
ReleasedMay 30, 2019 (2019-05-30)
Recorded2017–2019
Genre
Length17:25
LabelYG
Lee Hi chronology
Lee Hi Japan Debut Album
(2018) 		24°C
(2019) 		4 Only
(2021)
Alternative cover
Physical version
Physical version
Singles from 24°C
  1. "No One (누구없소)"
    Released: May 30, 2019

Background

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On January 15, 2019, Lee released the digital single "XI" with Code Kunst; the track was sung live for the first time on MBC Dreaming Radio.[5][6] Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through Mnet's M Countdown on June 6.[7]

Music and composition

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At five tracks, 24°C is the shortest material in Lee Hi's catalogue. The album explores the dark side of romantic relationships, the loneliness and the longing, the frustrating relationships, and the break-ups.[8] Musically, 24°C combines these mostly darker themes with generally upbeat musical genres.

The opening track of the album, "No One" featuring B.I of iKon, as a reggaeton-infused dance track with a "groovy" tune full of vibrant percussion, smooth melodies, and quirky synths. It expresses the longing of a lonely person waiting for a lover to arrive with a knock on her door.[9] Lee Hi's collaboration with G.Soul, "No Way", is an "unashamedly laid back track" with a piano and a low bass. "Love Is Over" is "a gospel, soul-infused ballad" with a jazzy swing rhythm. It functions very much as a typical break-up tune, reflecting on the struggle to move on the relationship. "1,2" featuring Choi Hyunsuk of Treasure, is a "short but sweet" track. "20Min" is the only self-written song by Lee on the album. The "guitar-led ballad" details her anger and annoyance with a certain someone over gentle guitar strums and the sound of water-drops.[10]

Promotion

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Promotion for the EP began following a coming soon poster released by YG Entertainment on May 20, 2019.[11] On May 22, the date and title of the EP were unveiled, with pre-order details following on the same day. On May 25, a concept teaser of the lead single "No One" premiered, and soon after, the track list was revealed on May 27.[2][12][13] Lee's first music show appearance was on MBC's Show! Music Core on June 1.[14] On June 5, Lee had a live stage broadcast on Naver Vlive with Vibe, with 40 fans chosen to attend the showcase.[15] On June 11, Lee appeared on JTBC's Idol Room.[16]

Track listing

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24°C track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."No One" (누구없소; Nugueobs-so)
(featuring B.I of iKon)
  • 윤명운
  • Kim Min-Gu
  • B.I
  • 윤명운
  • Kang Uk-Jin
  • Diggy
  • Kim Min-Gu
  • Kang Uk-Jin
  • Diggy
3:14
2."No Way" (featuring G.Soul)
  • Jaeman
  • Davey Nate
  • JBird
  • Jr.
  • Davey Nate
  • JBird
  • Davey Nate
4:16
3."Love Is Over"
  • 민연재
  • BigTone
  • Airplay
  • Airplay
  • Davey Nate
Airplay3:37
4."1, 2" (한두번; Handubeon)
(featuring Choi Hyun-suk of Treasure)
  • B.I
  • Choi Hyun-Suk
  • Kang Uk-Jin
  • B.I
Kang Uk-Jin3:22
5."20Min" (20분전; 20bunjeon)Lee Hi
  • 로빈
  • Lee Hi
  • 로빈
  • 타린
2:56
Total length:17:25

Charts

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Chart performance of 24°C
Chart (2019) Peak
position
France Digital Albums (SNEP)[17] 129
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[18] 11
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[19] 22
US World Albums (Billboard)[20] 7

Release history

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Release history for 24°C
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 30, 2019
YG Entertainment
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South Korea May 31, 2019 CD

References

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  1. ^ "'컴백 D-3' 이하이, 트랙리스트 공개...비아이 이어 트레저 최현석·지소울 '지원사격'". My Daily. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "이하이, 30일 새 앨범 '24°C'로 컴백..."스물넷 이하이의 '24°C'"[공식]". Osen. 22 May 2019. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "이하이 '누구 없소'로 3년만 컴백, 아이콘 비아이 지원사격". Newsen. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Yg 측 "이하이와 전속계약 종료, 서로 앞날 응원하기로"(공식)".
  5. ^ "'귀호강 조합' 코드쿤스트X이하이, 오늘(15일) 오후 6시 MV 공개". Asiae. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "MBC 라디오, 설 연휴 귀경길 책임진다...다채로운 특집+풍성한 게스트". Ten Asia. 1 February 2019. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  7. ^ "'엠카' 이하이, 방송출연 없이 1위..산들・우주소녀・CLC 컴백[종합]". Osen. June 6, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  8. ^ "Emboldened Moves In Lee Hi's 24°C". Seoulbeats. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Herman, BTamar (April 4, 2019). "Lee Hi Returns With 'No One' Feat. iKON's B.I". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  10. ^ Burridge, Keeley (June 4, 2019). "[Album Review] Lee Hi – 24°C". Unitedkpop. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "괴물신인 이하이, 무려 3년 만에 컴백한 속사정". MTN. May 22, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "24°C". Ten Asia (in Korean). 22 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  13. ^ "이하이 새 앨범 트랙리스트 공개, 비아이→지소울 지원사격". Newsen. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  14. ^ "이하이, '누구없소' 음원차트 올킬...이번주 음악방송 출연 [M+뮤직차트]". Maeil Broadcasting Network. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  15. ^ "'컴백' 이하이, 6월 5일 오후 8시 라이브 스테이지 개최..V라이브 생중계[공식]". Osen (in Korean). May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  16. ^ "이하이, 3년 만에 컴백→'아이돌룸' 출연..."활발한 활동" 약속(종합)[Oh!쎈 이슈]". Osen (in Korean). May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  17. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Téléchargés" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. June 7, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  18. ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 22, 2019". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  19. ^ "Lee Hi Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  20. ^ "Lee Hi Chart History (World Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
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